A History of Agriculture in India v2.c78.s5.2

v2.c78.s5.2

'In order to prevent laziness and to ensure attentiveness, His Majesty, has fixed a list of fines. On the death of a male or a female khasa elephant the Bhois are fined three months' wages. If any part of the harness is lost, the Bhois and Meths are fined two-thirds of the value of the article; but in the case of a saddlecloth, the full price. When a female elephant dies from starvation, or through want of care, the Bhois have to pay the cost price of the animal.